This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.

Praise

“The Trail of the Serpent is thoroughly engaging—vintage storytelling with more than a touch of sly wit.” —Sue Grafton

“Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all fun!”—Reginald Hill

“The Trail of the Serpent is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality.”—Anne Perry